Virginia, in Four Parts by Robert Beverley, London: R. Parker, 1705, Howes B410, Sabin 5112, Howes states: "After John Smith, the first account of this colony, the first one penned by a native and the best contemporary record of its aboriginal tribes and of the life of its early settlers," engraved frontispiece and fourteen black and white illustrations, contemporary full leather binding with five raised bands, gilt decorated spine, morocco spine label, gilt dentelles, and marbled endpapers, with the ownership signature of William Davison on the titlepage, 8 x 5 in., very good in lightly rubbed binding, with evidence of bookplate removal on the front pastedown. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Peter Finer, London, 2007, (accompanied by original receipt); Tharpe Collection very good in lightly rubbed binding, with evidence of bookplate removal on the front pastedown